Navigating Patient Cost Share: Legal Risks and Compliance Essentials!

Susan Foley21 Jun, 2025Other

Waiving patient cost share responsibilities, including deductibles, coinsurance, and co-payments, carries significant legal risks for healthcare professionals. Both Federal and commercial healthcare programs and plans impose civil and criminal liability in cases of non-compliance. It is essential for healthcare professionals to grasp the intricate legal framework, rules, and potential penalties associated with the waiver of patient cost share responsibilities.